Home Inspection Services  Property Inspections on St. George Island, & Florida’s Forgotten Coast

JD was very responsive for my need for a home inspection, and the inspection was very thorough. He was also excellent about communicating with me regarding the timing of the... read more inspection.

We had no idea what to expect, but needed a 4 point and Wind Mitigation Inspection done, For Insurance . The Salty Inspector, made everything a breeze,. From the... read more scheduling of the inspection to answering are questions. He was professional and explained everything to us. I am definitely pleased with this guy he's the real deal.

We recently had the pleasure of hiring JD Johnson, “The Salty Inspector,” to perform our new‐build home inspection on Florida’s Forgotten Coast, and the experience could not have been better.... read more From our first conversation, JD impressed us with his 20+ years of Gulf Coast expertise and the family‑owned, independent spirit of Kate & JD, LLC. He personally conducted a thorough five‑hour walkthrough—documenting over a dozen items that needed attention—and every concern was captured in clear, narrative descriptions accompanied by high‑resolution photos right alongside the text (no flipping back and forth between checkboxes and photo pages). His modern hybrid report came in two parts: a concise executive summary of “Needs Service” and “Health & Safety” items for our builder, and a full inspection report organized room‑by‑room—complete with overview photos and manufacturer labels for major appliances. JD’s deep understanding of coastal construction revealed issues we never would have spotted ourselves—everything from missing attic flashing and grout voids to high water pressure, unprotected electrical outlets, and misaligned door frames—and our builder has already scheduled all the corrections JD recommended. Beyond standard home inspection, JD’s credentials as Florida’s second‑licensed home inspector (HI2), licensed mold assessor (MRSA1148), and Accredited Professional Home Inspector (APHI‑47) give unparalleled confidence; he even offers wind mitigation, four‑point evaluations, and mold testing if you need them. What truly sets JD apart is his friendly, approachable demeanor—he patiently answered every question without jargon overload—and his lightning‑fast follow‑up. Within 24 hours we had both PDF reports and online access, and any additional questions were handled promptly by JD or Kate. If you’re buying or selling on Florida’s Gulf Coast, especially a new build, we can’t recommend The Salty Inspector highly enough. Five stars!

Very helpful and pleasant experience, thanks

JD is thorough and efficient. He worked well with me and my desire to double check things.

The Salty Inspector provided prompt professional service. I also received excellent advice to help care for my property.

Responsive, professional, thorough and knowledgeable. Shows up on time…gets it done and produces a very professional report.

JD, The Salty Inspector, supported us with quick and easy inspection services. He maintained communication with us through the entire process, and made us feel truly involved in the whole... read more experience. He provided clear and easy to understand findings and recommendations. We knew he was our guy from the first call, when he made us feel important and worthy of his time and expertise, answering any and all questions we had before we even got started! Would highly recommend his services to anyone!

Did you know your tankless water heater is supposed to be cleaned annually? Neither did I. I love my tankless water heater but I love it even more... read more now that the Salty Inspector cleaned it. After the Salty Inspector cleaned it the water is hotter and it gets hot quicker. During the cleaning he found an issue and helped with a temporary fix and even let me know that the part should be under warranty. Now getting it fixed should be even easier. The cleaning solution started clear and turned greenish blue from all the gunk in my tankless water heater. (See pix) That is not surprising given the quality of our water. And that gunk was negatively impacting the effectiveness of the system. The Salty Inspector did a great job and went above and beyond what I expected. I will now be having the Salty Inspector clean it every year and you should do the same.